older GT to V6 LCAs, possible?

Alpha · 04-04-2005, 11:06 AM

Quick question for you guys. I have an 87GT, which I’m going to be getting rid off. My wife has a 2000 Vert v6 and I’m thinking of switching few parts into her car, especially the aftermarket suspension parts. Is there a way to put the lower control arms from the 87 into the 2000 V6? I belive the mounting holes are bigger by 2mm from '98 and up? Am I right? Is there anything I can do to make it fit and work properly?
Thanks
Chris.

drudis · 04-06-2005, 03:58 PM

Going from 87-93 car to 94-98 maybe... beyond that I am not familiar with the suspension compatibility.

dcarlson · 04-08-2005, 11:49 PM

If the control arms have polyurethane bushings, you can change the steel sleeve to accommodate the larger diameter bolt on the 99-04. Call the manufacturer and tell them you need just the sleeves to make your control arms fit. If they won't get them for you I probably can.

04-04-2005, 11:06 AM	#1
Alpha Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1	older GT to V6 LCAs, possible? Quick question for you guys. I have an 87GT, which I’m going to be getting rid off. My wife has a 2000 Vert v6 and I’m thinking of switching few parts into her car, especially the aftermarket suspension parts. Is there a way to put the lower control arms from the 87 into the 2000 V6? I belive the mounting holes are bigger by 2mm from '98 and up? Am I right? Is there anything I can do to make it fit and work properly? Thanks Chris.

04-06-2005, 03:58 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Re: older GT to V6 LCAs, possible? Going from 87-93 car to 94-98 maybe... beyond that I am not familiar with the suspension compatibility. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

04-08-2005, 11:49 PM	#3
dcarlson Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 6	Re: older GT to V6 LCAs, possible? If the control arms have polyurethane bushings, you can change the steel sleeve to accommodate the larger diameter bolt on the 99-04. Call the manufacturer and tell them you need just the sleeves to make your control arms fit. If they won't get them for you I probably can.

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